20 Most Recent 2005 Honda VT 600 C Shadow - Page 3 Questions & Answers

You have probably killed the battery and all the electronics on the bike. Get the bike checked by a qualified bike technician/electrician.

Fuse, broken wire, faulty pump

Did you verify that your battery has proper voltage? If you have much less than 12 volts at the battery that is where you should start. If you can get the engine to turn by bypassing the relay then, yea you either installed the relay wrong, it's broken despite being new, or possibly you have a bad ground wire. That would be the best case scenario.

www.myxmanuals.com is a good start. Franck

If it cuts the engine when you pull clutch in, check side stand micro switch, it thinks stand is down still, WD40 and a good clean usually works or loop it out

The problem is in the carbs, or the idling is too low, if you turn up the idling just a little the bike should not stall anymore.

You can splice the two wires together.

you have to clean the carbs again, and first let out the fuel from the carbs. You are not getting enough fuel and maby air.

The first thing to do is get a filter and fluid change, if it still slips then you will need a new trans. The bands in the trans have become worn and can not shift in time like they should.

If it is making a squeaking sound then the sound would be constant, more of a whistle. If there is a squeaky noise coming from the unit it is likely to be either a loose bolt or a perished seal or rubber in the valve.

I don't know what your trouble is ... but cheer up ... life is short. I love my Shadow.

replace the switch.

START AT THE BATTERY, CHASE THE POWER FORWARD, CHECK ANY FUSES ALONG THE WAY

Sure, feel free to do it.

Its real simple, purchase a replacement, unplug the old and remove it. Install the new and plug it in. Get genuind Honda parts at your Honda Dealer.Thanks for your interest in FixYa.com

Instructions

1. • 1 Remove the motorcycle's carburetor and clean it with carburetor cleaner, getting rid of any and all grime and deposits within. If necessary, use an air compressor with a small tip to blow out any clogged lines within the carburetor.
   • 2 Check the motorcycle's fuel tank for old fuel. Drain the fuel tank completely and refill the tank with fresh fuel. Old gasoline isn't good for most motors, especially older ones.
   • 3 Remove the motorcycle's seat by unscrewing the two mounting bolts on both sides of the back of the seat with a 12 mm socket wrench. Pop off the top of the air box and remove the bike's air filter. Clean this thoroughly in hot, soapy water. Rinse it off, let it air-dry then apply air filter oil before reinstalling it in the motorcycle.
   • 4 Check the tire pressure and integrity of both tires on the motorcycle. If either tire is flat, leaking air or overly worn, replace the tire and tube.
   • 5 Change the motorcycle's oil. Warm the bike up, then remove the oil drain plug underneath the transmission and drain the oil. While the drain plug is still loose, fill the oil reservoir until oil begins to run out of the plug. This means the reservoir is full. Tighten the drain plug.

UNPLUG THE FAN AND RUN A GROUND WIRE TO BATTERY AND A HOT WIRE TO BATTERY AND TOUCH THEM TO THE PLUG IN THAT GOES RO FAN NOT CAR ...... IF ITS GOODIT WILL START BLOWING OF NOT REPLACE

the air screw gets turn in fully and the turned out 2 turns this will set it right for most bikes you might have to play with it either half a turn either way




When setting the float level be aware that the spring loaded bumper on the fuel inlet needle valve may have a tendency to compress under the weight of the float assembly which will skew your measurement. Before you obtain your measurement you'll need to make sure that the float assembly tang just barely makes contact with the spring-loaded bumper. Sometimes it is easier to hold the carb body at a 45-degree angle to avoid compressing the spring in the fuel inlet needle.




If you find that your measurement does not match your float level spec then you can carefully bend the float assembly tang to achieve your desired measurement. Be sure to recheck your work, and if you feel confident that your float level is spot on then you can reinstall your carb

hope this helps

john

Loosin the fuel cap may be a clogged air passage in cap if runs good find out why passage plugged ..check petcock strainer / filter in tank..or petcock obstructions or if vac operated petcock loosing vac,,,???